Community Wellbeing 

Bayside and Kingston School Focused Youth Services and Heartlinks Team at Family Life

1:1 Counselling throughout Term 2

Bayside and Kingston School Focused Youth Services have teamed up with the Heartlinks team at Family Life to offer 1:1 counselling for parents/carers and students throughout Term 2. This is available for teachers, parents/carers and students and is offered free of charge for City of Kingston schools/families.

Please see the link below for further information on the program, including the schedule of FREE workshops. Bookings are essential as places are limited.

Kingston Youth Services

Here for Young People

City of Kingston's Youth Services works with young people aged 12 to 25 to provide free services and support.We work with young people as well as their families and partners. Information, programs and counselling support are available on a range of issues. We also develop, promote and run events, as well as create and print a local youth mag in conjunction with young people.

Kingston Youth Services is a free confidential and non-judgmental service that's part of the Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston, Youth Network (BGKYN). 

We treat all people equally regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and financial status. To keep up to date with what’s on offer - follow us on Instagram, Facebook and our YouTube channels. 

Term 3 Programs on Offer

City of Kingston Youth Awards

If you know a young person or a young community group who have made a contribution in the City of Kingston, here’s an opportunity to give them a well deserved shout-out!

The City of Kingston Youth Awards shine a spotlight on the achievements of young people in the community, showcasing their talents and contributions.

Nominations open 10am Monday 1 June 2020 and close 5pm Monday 13 July 2020, click here to nominate.To be eligible for an Award, nominated individuals must be Australian citizens who either live, work or study within the City of Kingston. Nominees should have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years. Nominees for the Youth Awards must be aged 12-25 years.In choosing the recipients of the City of Kingston Youth Awards, nominees are assessed with regard given to:– Demonstrated impact, contribution and commitment to community– Demonstrated dedication to their passion, idea, and / or cause– Personal attributes of the nominee/s, such as being an inspirational and positive role model for their peers, leadership, innovation and/or creativity– Community groups must demonstrate that they meet an identified community need or priority.

Mindfulness Mondays

Young people today live in a busy, complex and rapidly-changing world. The current COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the pressures they face and they are now also expected to adapt to numerous changes to their way of life very quickly and away from their normal support networks. The impacts of this can include a rise in stress levels, anxious thoughts and periods of feeling low to name just a few.

Mindfulness has emerged as a popular strategy to respond and help manage these feelings. Mindfulness refers to a state of awareness that involves tuning in to the present moment instead of tuning out and thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Mindfulness when practiced regularly can create a sense of being grounded and an ability to think more clearly and face challenges with a stronger sense of control.

Kingston Youth Services is committed to supporting young people, this has not changed during COVID-19. We have adapted and updated a lot of our programs to ensure we are still engaging and supporting young people. Mindfulness Mondays has been created as a resource for young people to access to practice mindfulness during this time by following a short guided meditation that is sent at the start of every week and can help set up the week on a stronger foot.

To receive your free weekly meditation fill out the form and we'll set you up. 

Universal Magazine Committee

Our Universal Team is a group of creative, talented young people who meet monthly to develop a print-based youth magazine distributed throughout the City of Kingston called Universal. Universal is a vibrant and exciting free quarterly youth publication which is created in and distributed around Kingston. It is written, edited and designed by young people, for young people.

Our awesome team have created 40 editions and with many more to come!

Being a member of Universal provides extensive and valuable opportunities for young people wanting to strengthen or develop skills within the creative industry – whether you are a graphic designer, illustrator, photographer, editor or writer, Universal can provide training, hands on experience as well as contribute to any folio pieces.If you would like to join Universal you must be aged 12-25 years and live, work or study in the City of Kingston.

We are currently recruiting for Universal! For more information email or contact us on 1300 369 436.

FReeZA Fuse Productions

The FReeZA Committee is committed to supporting and promoting the talents of local young musicians. Our Fuse Productions Crew run a variety of music events and entertainment for young people in the City of Kingston throughout the year and are currently busy exploring ways to bring you the same types under the government restrictions. 

Being a member of a FReeZA Program allows you to develop new skills, meet new people, develop networks in the music industry and, most importantly – HAVE FUN! You do not need to have any specialist skills or knowledge to be involved, we just ask that you share our passion for creating inclusive and accessible events that meet the interests and needs of young people in the community.

If you would like to join Fuse Productions as a crew member you must be aged 14-25 and live, work or study in the City of Kingston

We are currently recruiting for FReeza! For more information email or contact us on 1300 369 436. Click the button below to sign up. 

Queer in Kingston (QIK)

QIK is a free, confidential, online social support group for young people aged 14-25 years who may identify as same sex attracted gender diverse or questioning their sexuality and gender, who have a connection to the City of Kingston. 

If you would like to join QIK you must be aged 14-25 and live, work or study in the City of Kingston. 

We are currently seeking new members!For more information email  or contact us on 1300 369 436. Click the button below to sign up to QIK